yes
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it was great

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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "it was great" is a phrase which is often translated as "fue excelente". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "it was great" below.

yes(

yehs

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (affirmation)

a. sí

Do you want coffee? - Yes, but just a little bit.¿Quieres café? - Sí, pero solo un poquito.

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

2. (affirmation)

a. sí

Yes! I knew I was right!¡Sí! ¡Sabía que tenía razón!

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

3. (affirmation)

a. el sí

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.

it was great(

iht

wuhz

greyt

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. fue excelente

It was great to see you today!¡Fue excelente verte hoy!